City profile
Fort Mohave, AZ
Mohave County · Population 15,715
Fort Mohave is a town in Mohave County, AZ with about 15,715 residents and a typical home value near $294,000. It is 124 miles from Prescott, AZ, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
36°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
280
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$294,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,746
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
91
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.60%
- State income tax (top)
- 2.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Heat wave, Lightning
Nearest major airport
82 mi to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 22% Democratic / 78% Republican
Community
Population
15,715
Black population
0.4%
County
Mohave County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AZ is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, water scarcity
Highlights
- About 15,715 residents
- Typical home value about $294,000
- 124 miles from Prescott, AZ
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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